Modelling agency
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most likely is a scam.
if i am u i will tell my sister that she is not very pretty so stop dreaming of becoming a model.
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I don't think it's nice to post your sister pic without her permission.
Also, I don't think anyone likes their picture to be uploaded by stranger as well.
Let's respect each individual.
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Typical of small-time modelling agencies. They barely survive on the puny low-budget jobs that the bigger agencies won't entertain, so they send people out to scout and flatter naive young girls into signing up & paying to get a portfolio done.. sometimes even convincing these girls that they need to pay further to take "modelling classes". They've already decided whether you're model material as soon as you've stepped into the agency, but they won't tell you - chances are, u're one of those who look pleasant but not model material, and u never get a call back.
Real modelling agencies will either talent scout you, or pick you out from the tons of applications they receive. They do your portfolio for FREE and deduct the fees back in assignments later. If you know anyone who's keen, get them to do their homework, and then send in their best photos (incl full length) and details to the more reputable modelling agencies in Singapore. Just a tip - if you have big double-lidded eyes and/or have a pan-asian or caucasian appearance, u instantly have a bigger advantage. I know it sucks, but I used to work in the industry and the clients would typically specify "pan-asian looking only, don't bother sending any chinese girls!!"
I strongly caution girls and boys against going for the smaller agencies, because there is alot of crap going on down there - u'll probably get mostly sleazy job offers, like semi-naked male models for hen parties, full day car shows in skimpy clothing for below-industry pay, kinky dance jobs, even escort services. But hey if u think that's your cup of tea, go for it hey.
Hope it helps.
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Dont join! Alot of modeling agencies ask you to set up portfolio. But they only use you when people choose you. So if ppl dont choose you = you waste $500 - $1000. Siaow. Not worth it
If you go for the interview, you will see alot of buang-faced ppl there. That means they anyhow ask ppl to go for interview then "cheat" them into setting up a portfolio de. Who knows if they will show your portfolio to the clients also.
Yea lor. But I know got some other agencies is real de. Not those must pay type. Some pay for you one. But those, the girls must be of gd quality la Like that -
The portfolio price range that i know of is from $50-$200+ only..Originally posted by uaremyfayth:My sister was approached by a modelling agency called New experience, and they asked intially for $1000 for a "professional portfolio" to be done, when my sister remarked that it was too expensive they offered her $500 claiming it to be for the priced charged on infants.
I told my sister not to join, but she wants a reason, apparently my sixth sense aint good enough for her.
I called up the agency to ask if the portfolio can be done elsewhere and produced for their reference, the china women who claim to be part time said she would get her boss to talk to me.
Yesterday, the boss called and i wasn't really pleased with the way he talked, kinda reminds me of typical ...oh nvm.
He claims to have been in the business for 20 years and has been on TV newspapers and interviews, he claims that nothing is free and doing the portfolio is compulsory, he claims that elsewhere the "professional portfolios" would set us back by thousand of dollars.
I told him i would consider first, to let my sister join or not.
Firstly, why did a china women picked up my call? And she cannot answer my questions.
Secondly, the boss has to contact me?
Thirdly, 20 years into the business you do not have a website? I tried searching online for any traces of New Experience, no luck.
Lastly, i suspect this is a SCAW (invert the W)
Any advice people?
As my frens was being approached on the streets before..
1st) Since they asked for $1000, it's super Obvious it's a Gimmick.
2nd) They can't provide any Creditable References to back up their claim
3rd) If they are professional, they will not straight away reduce the price from $1000 to $500 immediately upon hearing the No intially.
4th) China Woman, it's not that i want to penalize China people or something, but if you look at the most recent Internet Scam (Hong Kong News featured in Channel 8 & U respectively and in Lian He Ri Bao, it's chinese people cheating people..
If they claim that it's a 20years old agency...than ask them to list out their Past -Top Models and the links that they have in Singapore..
Trust me, based on the passed to recent articles, there's more than enough gimmicks and similar scams all over the world that I know personally, if not via Newspapers...
Just think logically will do..
If you want to convince your sister, I'm okay with showing you the newspaper articles of all the passed scams in Sing Ming Ri Bao which I've cut out.
Just let me know.
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Thanks guys! Been a great help, my sister is convinced that it's not a good idea to join, thanks guys =D
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Wha! lucky your sister never go, one less competitor, me having audition this week for the top 3 position to pose for Jean Yip Saloon.Originally posted by uaremyfayth:Thanks guys! Been a great help, my sister is convinced that it's not a good idea to join, thanks guys =D -
quote:Originally posted by angel7030:Wha! lucky your sister never go, one less competitor, me having audition this week for the top 3 position to pose for Jean Yip Saloon.
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Originally posted by angel7030:
Yo ladies, pack yourself up, go and study to upgrade yourself to get a good and stable jobs, find a hansome good man, enjoy courtship, get marry and build up a good family. Stop having wild dream ya.
Good models are picked and paid to be invited, not paid to join ya.
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Thirdly, 20 years into the business you do not have a website? I tried searching online for any traces of New Experience, no luck.
Mate, do a search on the company on ROC. If it is an authentic coy, it would be registered. Else, the choice is clear...
Lastly, i suspect this is a SCAW (invert the W)
Any advice people?[/b]
Cheers